Vista Rod Run | Aug. 5300+ classic and specialty cars. Car owners compete for the best of the best to win one of 30 trophies. Also featured is High Energy DJ, Millionaire Beach Bums band, Specialty Auto vendors and great downtown shopping, restaurants and breweries.Time/Place: 9am-2pm / Historic Downtown VistaContact:www.vistarodrun.com

Summer Bash – Business Expo | Aug. 9Join members of the business community and view the goods and services they provide and mix and mingle! Attend and be prepared to have fun, taste great food and the opportunity win over 46 FREE door prizes from participating business vendors!Time/Place: 5-8pm / La Mesa Community CenterContact: 619-465-7700 x2 / www.lamesachamber.net

National City Automobile Heritage Day Festival & Car Show | Aug. 11Join us for live music, food from a variety of National City’s popular eateries, entertainment for children and specialty booths.Time/Place: 10am-3pm / Kimball ParkContact: 619-477-9339 / www.automobileheritageday.com

ArtWalk @ Liberty Station | Aug. 11-12More than 200 international, national and local San Diego artists, showcasing every medium including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more. Along with the art, attendees will also be able to enjoy live music, interactive art for kids and the kids at heart, street food options and a wine and beer pavilion.Time/Place:Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm / 2645 Historic DecaturContact:619-615-1090 / www.artwalksandiego.org

Art in the Village | Aug. 12Celebrating the dynamic art culture in Carlsbad Village and the surrounding areas, the event attracts thousands of residents and a diverse selection of fine artists. Live music & local dining.Time/Place: 9am-5pm / Carlsbad VillageContact: 760-453-7076 / www.carlsbad-village.com

Hillcrest CityFest Street Fair | Aug. 12Games, activities, more than 250 vendors, live headliner music, a beer garden and much more, CityFest is a celebration of spirit and play each year in San Diego.Time/Place: Noon-11pm / 5th Ave and University Ave.Contact: 619-299-3330 / www.fabuloushillcrest.com

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer | Aug. 12Watch or enter in 6 different dog contests. Enjoy a wide variety of music throughout the event at the Main Stage and in the Beer & Wine Oasis. A Maker’s Market row will feature quality handmade goods made by local artisans. Rescue Row by Rancho Coastal Humane Society and Pet Health Expo.Time/Place: 11am-6pm / Encinitas Community ParkContact: 760-436-0431 / www.cardiff101.com

Stone 22nd Anniversary Celebration & Invitational | Aug. 18Enjoy a relaxing evening of beer, food and live music with brewers and representatives from all of your favorite breweries.Time/Place: 1-8pm / California State University San MarcosContact:www.stonebrewing.com

Chula Vista HarborFest | Aug. 18Enjoy the endless opportunities for delicious food and drinks, art in the park, and family friendly activities that combine with perfect weather and a long list of top-notch entertainment to make for a fun-packed summer’s day to remember!Time/Place: 10am-6pm / Bayside ParkContact: 619-233-5008 / www.chulavistaharborfest.com

World Bodysurfing Championships | Aug. 18-19350-400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes.Time/Place: 6:30am / Oceanside PierContact:www.worldbodysurfing.org

Luau and Legends of Surfing Invitational | Aug. 19Four will be paired with a surf legend for a friendly competition that draws surf legends from around the world, followed by a festive luau with musical entertainment, a tropical buffet, and live and silent auctions featuring surf-inspired artwork, unique surfboards and vacation packages. All proceeds benefit research and patient care at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.Time/Place: 7am / Scripps Pier, La JollaContact:www.luaulegendsofsurfing.org

Carlsbad Music Festival | Aug. 24-26The Festival programming is an eclectic mix of creative music ranging from contemporary classical, to indie rock, to world music, to electronic; plus a beer garden and food trucks steps from the beach.Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Carlsbad VillageContact:www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org

Imperial Avenue Street Festival | Aug. 25The festival grooves to the sounds of live music from multiple stages. Browse the offerings of 4 blocks of local artists, crafts, and gourmet food and beverages. Columbian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions.Time/Place: 12-9pm / Logan HeightsContact:www.imperialavenuestreetfest.com

San Diego Spirits Festival | Aug. 25-26The largest Cocktail Festival in San Diego provides a tremendous occasion to sample and experience the finest spirits and foods, with unique opportunities to learn how to create and pair the perfect cocktail and sample top-shelf cocktails from small-batch and big-name distillers.Time/Place: Fri & Sat 2-6pm, Sun 2-5pm / Port Pavilion on Broadway PierContact:www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com

Bike the Bay Community Ride | Aug. 26Ride the bridge, Bike the Bay! Cruise around the San Diego Bay and enjoy an opportunity to pedal across the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. This non-competitive community bike ride is for riders of all abilities and will take you on a scenic, and primarily flat ride, around the San Diego Bay via the Bayshore Bikeway.Contact: www.bikethebay.net

US Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Expo | Aug. 31-Sept. 3Over 300 tons of sand dumped on the pier on San Diego’s Big Bay. Patrons will see and be able to buy over 1,000 one-of-a-kind works of art and enjoy live entertainment from bands. Picnic on the Bay with food and drink from over a dozen gourmet food trucks and a wine and beer garden.Time/Place: Broadway Pier and Landing: 1000 North Harbor DriveContact: 619-980-6651 / www.ussandsculpting.com